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2009 Château Lafleur, Pomerol, Bordeaux

  • Red
  • Dry
  • Full Bodied
  • Merlot
For laying down
Robert Parker
99/100
Jancis Robinson MW
18.5/20
19.5/20
James Suckling
97-100/100
Robert Parker
99/100
Product: 20098123998
2009 Château Lafleur, Pomerol, Bordeaux
Colour Red
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2009
Alcohol % 14
Maturity For laying down
Grape List Merlot
Body Full Bodied
Producer Château Lafleur

Critics reviews

Robert Parker 99/100
An absolutely prodigious blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, the 2009 Lafleur displays the tell-tale characteristics of this great estate. Kirsch liqueur, licorice and floral notes are intermixed with raspberry in a very full-bodied, super-intense, opulent and multi-dimensional style. Extraordinarily dense and pure, but not heavy by any means, the intensity, texture, and richness of the 2009 Lafleur are reminiscent of the perfect 1982. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040.Robert M. Parker, Jr. - 23/12/2011
Drink 2018 - 2040
Robert Parker, RobertParker.com (Dec 2011)
Jancis Robinson MW 18.5/20
47% Merlot, 53% Cabernet Franc. Dark and luscious. Gamey and animal on the nose. Sweet start. Super-luscious. Really polished and fragrant and gorgeous. Such succulence. Top notes. Really rich but light! Aérien! Just so racy and fine. Great structure under racy fruit. Just doesn't seem as though it’s trying at all! Lip-smacking, So neat! Real zest and elegance. The Cabernet Franc here was obviously a wonderful addition. jancis_robinson_mw MW - JancisRobinson.com - April 2010
Drink 2018 - 2040
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com (Apr 2010)
19.5/20
As always, a measured wine - no extremes - but with the extra density of the vintage. Sublime texture. Tannins powerful but refined. Freshness and balance from the Cabernet Franc (53%). A long ageing wine of great distinction.
Drink 2018 - 2040
Decanter.com
James Suckling 97-100/100
The nose is fascinating, with blackberry, black licorice, mineral, flowers and more. Full-bodied, with an incredible texture of ripe tannins and cashmere yarn. A tightly wound ball. What length too... james_suckling - Wine Spectator - Apr 2010
Drink 2018 - 2040
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com (Apr 2010)
Robert Parker 99/100
An absolutely prodigious blend of 55% Cabernet Franc and 45% Merlot, the 2009 Lafleur displays the tell-tale characteristics of this great estate. Kirsch liqueur, licorice and floral notes are intermixed with raspberry in a very full-bodied, super-intense, opulent and multi-dimensional style. Extraordinarily dense and pure, but not heavy by any means, the intensity, texture, and richness of the 2009 Lafleur are reminiscent of the perfect 1982. robert_parker - Wine Advocate - February 2012
Drink 2018 - 2040
Robert Parker, RobertParker.com (Feb 2012)

About this wine

Merlot

The most widely planted grape in Bordeaux and a grape that has been on a relentless expansion drive throughout the world in the last decade. Merlot is adaptable to most soils and is relatively simple to cultivate. It is a vigorous naturally high yielding grape that requires savage pruning - over-cropped Merlot-based wines are dilute and bland. It is also vital to pick at optimum ripeness as Merlot can quickly lose its varietal characteristics if harvested overripe.
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Chateau Lafleur

Château Lafleur is A tiny 4.5-hectare Pomerol property located opposite Pétrus and producing wines of comparable quality. Lafleur is owned and run by Sylvie and Jacques Guinadeau. Its vineyards are situated on the gravel-rich Pomerol plateau and adjoin those of La Fleur-Pétrus. The soils here are particularly deep and are enriched by deposits of potassium and iron. Only natural fertilisers are used and yields are painfully low, even by Pomerol standards.
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